Crime Rate in Craven: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Craven

The total recorded crimes in Craven, UK in March 2025 are around 249 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Craven crime rate of 4.37 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Craven, encompassing approximately 56,927 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (103) incidents (2475.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (50) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (23) incidents (1050.00% increase)
Craven Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Mill Bridge with total crimes: 8
  • with total crimes: 7

Craven Police Info:

North Yorkshire Police

Craven Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Skipton West & West Craven (57 crimes), and the safest, Wharfedale (9 crimes), is 48 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Craven.

Similarly, the area of Skipton South (67 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Ingleton & High Bentham (18 crimes), with a difference of 49 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Craven.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Skipton West & West Craven57
Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby51
Settle & Penyghent26
Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven25
Skipton East & South25

Safest Wards:

Skipton East & South25
Aire Valley22
Bentham & Ingleton18
Mid Craven16
Wharfedale9

Most Dangerous Areas:

Skipton South67
Skipton Town & East50
Sutton & Crosshills39
Settle, Hellifield & Horton32
Skipton North & Upper Wharfedale25

Safest Areas:

Sutton & Crosshills39
Settle, Hellifield & Horton32
Skipton North & Upper Wharfedale25
Carleton, Cowling & Cononley18
Ingleton & High Bentham18

Craven Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (103 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (50 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (75 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (49 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (98 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (37 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (81 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (52 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 69 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 60 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (186 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (128 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
December 20241
October 20248
September 20246
August 20247
July 20243
June 20248

A total of 99 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
January 20257
December 20245
October 202412
September 202421
August 202411
July 20248
June 202422

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
October 20245
September 20245
August 20241
July 20247
June 20246

A total of 378 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 54.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202550
November 20242
October 202449
September 202437
August 202452
July 202460
June 2024128

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 202411
September 202410
August 202417
July 20245
June 202420

A total of 97 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
October 202415
September 202414
August 202416
July 20247
June 202426

A total of 147 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20251
January 20253
December 20246
November 20241
October 202424
September 202428
August 202422
July 202421
June 202430

A total of 643 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 64.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 186 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025103
February 20254
January 20259
December 202414
November 20244
October 202475
September 202498
August 202481
July 202469
June 2024186

A total of 112 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 202417
September 20247
August 202415
July 202411
June 202444

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
October 20245
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242

A total of 151 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
October 202416
September 202415
August 202425
July 202429
June 202436

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
June 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Craven in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Craven postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting7
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Mill Bridge (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
3. (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
5. George Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Old Oliver Lane (Map)
Total4
Other theft3
Burglary1

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